March 2021

Dear Churchwarden

2021 Archidiaconal Visitations

We are pleased to enclose the usual ‘Notice of the Visitations’ for the Public Admission of Churchwardens as well as the Articles of Enquiry for 2021 and the Churchwarden’s Declaration Form for 2021 (this needs to be brought to the Visitation Service). These can also be found on the diocesan website

The Articles of Enquiry form should be completed and returned as soon as possible after the APCM and by 31 May 2021. There are two sections, Parish Appointments and Additional Questions. The PCC’s Annual Report and Examined Accounts should also be returned either electronically to: [email protected] or by post to: Diocesan Office, St Nicholas Centre, 4 Cutler Street, Ipswich, IP1 1UQ.

The Visitation Service will include a short act of worship plus the Churchwarden’s Declaration, at which we look forward to seeing you or your successors - please bring a copy of the Declaration Form to the Visitation Service and only once the Public Declaration has been made, the form signed and handed in, are you confirmed in office. (Unfortunately, depending on Covid restrictions it may be necessary for visitation services to take place via Zoom.)

If you are unable to attend your own Deanery Visitation Service, then you are very welcome to attend an alternative Deanery Service.

We look forward to seeing you and other members of your PCC at the Visitation Service.

With best wishes,

The Ven Dr David Jenkins The Ven The Ven of Sudbury

Diocesan Office, St Nicholas Centre, 4 Cutler Street, Ipswich IP1 1UQ Tel: +44 (0)1473 298500 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.cofesuffolk.org

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